I started playing professional basketball in 1971, and I played professionally for five seasons before going to Philadelphia.

And I continued to grow until I was 25 years old.

At age 31, in 1981, I was voted the best player in basketball, and the most valuable player in the league.

I firmly believe that respect is a lot more important, and a lot greater, than popularity.

The biggest thing that I felt basketball could do for me was help me get a good education.

When I played, the owners had the power. The prisoners are running the prison now, not the warden. The warden is strong and he has say so but, the balance of power is definitely with the players.

Attitude is altitude.